Dr Pavan Rasalkar, Consultant-Interventional Cardiology, Fortis Hospital, Nagarbhavi Arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, is often associated with older adults or individuals with pre-existing heart conditions. However, arrhythmia can affect anyone, regardless of age or health status. In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the
A rise of 0.5 particulate matter is linked with increase in heart attack cases, as per a study by Safdarjung Hospital Saabka Saath Saabka Vikas also applies to wellness Knowledge systems integration has led to decrease in anemia from 34 percent to just 2.2
First Metal Stent-Less Angioplasty in Maharashtra outside Mumbai A 70-year-old diabetic patient who had suffered a heart attack underwent Pune’s first laser-assisted, stent-less angioplasty at Sahyadri Hospitals. The revolutionary procedure, performed under the expertise of Dr. Abhijeet Palshikar, Director – Cardiology at Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital,
Dr. Sushma Rani, Senior Consultant - Nephrology, Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru The kidneys are two vital organs that play a crucial role in maintaining overall health. They filter waste products, excess fluids and electrolytes from the blood, regulates blood pressure and support bone health. It’s a
As many as 60% of people presenting to emergency departments around the world with heart attack symptoms could be safely sent home, many at earlier stages, with the support of a new high-sensitivity cardiac troponin test, researchers in the US have found. The assay from
In a landmark achievement, Manipal Hospital successfully hosted “Mission 3K – 3000 Hearts, One Beat,” a pioneering initiative centred on performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in a relay format. The event broke the existing Guinness World Record for the most CPR performances in a single day,
~ The patient who underwent angioplasty, post-discharge abruptly discontinued blood thinners without asking the doctor. He presented to the Emergency Department with severe chest pain, profuse sweating, pain radiating to the left arm, and persistent vomiting for 30 minutes and was detected with LMCA Cardiogenic
Dr Pavan Rasalkar, Consultant-Interventional Cardiology, Fortis Hospital, Nagarbhavi Traditional angioplasty, a minimally invasive procedure to open narrowed arteries, often relies on stents to prop the vessel open and prevent reclosure. However, stents come with their own set of limitations. Stentless angioplasty with drug-coated balloons (DCBs) offers
Dr Pavan Rasalkar, Consultant-Interventional Cardiology, Fortis Hospital, Nagarbhavi Traditional angioplasty, a minimally invasive procedure to open narrowed arteries, often relies on stents to prop the vessel open and prevent reclosure. However, stents come with their own set of limitations. Stentless angioplasty with drug-coated balloons (DCBs) offers
Dr. Krishna Reddy Thaduri Consultant Endocrinologist KIMS Hospitals, Kondapur Diabetes is a condition where body metabolism is deranged due to insulin insufficiency resulting in hyperglycemia and related complications Various types of diabetes are present, like type 1, which is commonly present in young patients due to complete insulin
